🚀 Overview

Purpose: Provide an easy-to-use platform for creating online stores optimized for WhatsApp ordering, sales, and customer engagement.

Real-world use: Vendors can list products, manage orders, and communicate with customers via WhatsApp seamlessly.

Target users: Entrepreneurs, small businesses, multi-vendor marketplaces, and developers seeking a GPL-compliant WhatsApp-based store solution.

✨ Key Features

• WhatsApp Store Creation: Build online stores accessible via WhatsApp links.
• Multi-Vendor Support: Manage multiple vendors with separate product catalogs and order management.
• Product Catalogs: Add products with images, descriptions, pricing, and variants.
• Order Management: Receive and track customer orders via WhatsApp integration.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage vendors, products, orders, and site analytics.
• Notifications: Receive real-time alerts for orders and messages.
• Multi-Language & Currency: Global-ready for multiple regions.
• Customizable Themes: Tailor store appearance and branding per vendor.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x, Laravel Framework
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, Vue.js optional
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• Mobile Apps: Optional Flutter integration for mobile access
• APIs: WhatsApp Business API for order notifications

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: curl, json, mbstring, pdo, fileinfo, openssl; minimum 2GB RAM; SSL required for secure WhatsApp API communication.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload WhatsStore Laravel files to your server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import whatsstore.sql.
3. Update .env with database credentials, API keys, and WhatsApp configurations.
4. Set folder permissions for /storage and /bootstrap/cache.
5. Access the admin panel to configure vendors, products, and WhatsApp messaging templates.
6. Test product listing, ordering, and WhatsApp notifications before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Laravel backend source code (GPL licensed)
• Admin dashboard for managing vendors, products, and orders
• Database schema and sample data
• Installation and configuration documentation
• Optional mobile app integration instructions

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

Mobile: Android 7.0+ and iOS 12+ (via optional Flutter apps)

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for small businesses, multi-vendor marketplaces, and WhatsApp-based commerce.
• Ensure SSL and secure API credentials for WhatsApp Business API integration.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Add multiple payment gateways or subscription modules for vendors.
• Customize store themes and UI for branding purposes.
• Integrate additional analytics or CRM for marketing insights.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original WhatsStore SaaS – Online WhatsApp Store Builder developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon or similar marketplaces.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View WhatsStore on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, data management, and compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world WhatsApp-based eCommerce, multi-vendor product management, and order handling.

Expertise: Developed using Laravel for backend scalability, with integration for WhatsApp API messaging.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes secure deployment, compliance, and best practices.